Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread
Packaged product Vegetables Classico
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread contains 523 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g) provides about 324 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from fat, with 7% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 458 kcal per 100 g across 494 products.
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 25% of the Daily Value for manganese and 24% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 523 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35.5 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat L | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 8 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 903 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 4.8 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A L | 47.3 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C L | 40.9 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.037 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E L | 2.9 mg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) L | 47.6 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.37 µg | 16% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 129 mg | 10% |
| Iron L | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium L | 31.5 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 133 mg | 11% |
| Potassium L | 113 mg | 2% |
| Zinc L | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper L | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Manganese L | 0.58 mg | 25% |
| Selenium L | 6 µg | 11% |
| Iodine L | 15.6 µg | 10% |
| Chloride L | 142 mg | 6% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 88%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.8 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 4.9 g)
- Fiber1.6 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 1.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fat35.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 45 g)
- Saturated fat6.5 gabove the median for vegetables (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium903 mgabove the median for vegetables (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.93 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 8.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 19.2 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.007 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 2.2 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 16.8 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Beta-carotene L | 1,289 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
Other components (2)
| Water L | 47.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 523 kcal | n/a |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 54 g | 35.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 629 mg | 903 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Classico
- Barcode
- 0041129000052
- Quantity
- 8.1 oz
- Label serving
- 0.25 cup (62 g)
- Category
- Green pestos
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
BASIL, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), OLIVE OIL, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SPICE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread?
100 g of Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread has 523 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g): about 324 kcal.
How much protein is in Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread?
Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread contains 4.8 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is below the median (median 4.9 g).
How many carbs are in Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread?
Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread has 6.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread?
Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread contains 35.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.5 g is saturated (32% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (45% DV), manganese (25% DV), copper (24% DV), Vitamin E (19% DV) and Vitamin B12 (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread?
100 g contains 903 mg of sodium, 39% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 12, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2369092. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 5, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041129000052. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 12, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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